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The old Man and the Pain in the Neck

2020 · 89 min

A gentle, wry character piece about stubborn old age and family friction, easy to watch and quietly touching.

Overview: Shortly before his 75th birthday, Wilhelm Schürmann has no desire to adapt his lifestyle even a little to suit his age and his health problems. When, after a bout of weakness, he was told to stop driving - at least for the time being - and move in with his daughter Bettina, the headstrong old man suddenly decided to run away.
How it feels: Warm, light, melancholic and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Aging, family, freedom, identity
Content: Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
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Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: aging
family
freedom
identity
healing
Places: countryside
road trip
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex none